Business Development Executive

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Location: Ashington

Founded nearly two decades ago, our client are world leaders in LED lighting! Offering over half a million products, they have offices in the UK and Canada and sell to over 70 countries worldwide!

Leader's in their field, their in-house manufactured products have been installed in some of the most challenging environments on planet earth from the Arctic Circle to the Jungles of Borneo!

They now have an exciting opportunity for ambitious and driven university graduates to join their team of Business Development Representatives.

Package/ Benefits:

• A competitive basic salary of £25,000
• Y1 OTE of £30,000!
• Excellent progression, learning and development potential
• Laptop and mobile
• Team socials in a welcoming, inclusive environment
• Private healthcare
• Lucrative bonus and incentive schemes
• Company holidays that reward success
• Flexible working (3 days in office/2 WFH) & 14:30pm finish on Fridays!

Role:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the company, their offering and the market they operate in, in order to have valuable conversations with clients
• Identify and develop new sales opportunities with prospective clients as well as seeking up-sell opportunities with existing accounts
• Provide training to key customers either in person, or utilising technology to deliver training remotely
• Act as the first point of contact for incoming technical support and specification questions
• Track projects through the sales funnel from MQL, to SQL, to final sale and post-sale support
• Become a key point of contact for pricing and product availability
• Assist customers with correct product selection and scheme design
• Establish and develop long-term relationships with key customers

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level
• Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in a target-driven environment
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-motivated, with a strong desire to succeed

Pareto is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from all, irrespective of background or circumstance. Our consultants are happy to discuss any adjustments you require in support of your application.